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Nana Esi Sackey
University of Delaware
EDUC 666: Multimedia eLearning

Interactive Multimedia for Empowering Young Storytellers

Instructional Purpose & Goals

This module is designed to help learners:

  • Develop core narrative structure and fluency (e.g., setting, conflict, resolution)
  • Strengthen language mechanics through practice and revision
  • Gain confidence in writing with structured support and timely feedback
  • Engage with peers in constructive review and discussion

Assignments are scaffolded to support both emerging and advanced writers, with opportunities to explore voice, tone, and storytelling structure in age-appropriate ways.

Why WebAssign Was the Right Fit

WebAssign’s typical reputation is as a math and science homework tool but it offers unexpected advantages for language development:

  • Adaptive Assignment Design – Activities are built in progressive stages: brainstorming → outlining → drafting → reviewing.
  • Real-Time Feedback Immediate responses support on-the-spot learning.
  • Flexible Formatting Prompts, visuals, rubrics, and timers can be customized.
  • Student Analytics – The platform’s dashboard helps monitor growth and pinpoint needs.
  • Accessibility – Browser and mobile-friendly, with clear formatting and device flexibility.

By reimagining WebAssign as a language learning platform, I was able to maintain high structure while allowing space for creative risk-taking and balance crucial in writing instruction.

Final Reflection

This multimedia project demonstrates how an established platform like WebAssign can be reimagined to nurture creativity, writing fluency, and confidence in young learners. It doesn’t just assign work, it builds a writing journey where students see their own progress and discover their voices.

The project meets the goals of the EDTC multimedia requirement by blending research, design, pedagogy, and technology in a way that is both innovative and practical.

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